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Physician – Medical Director – Pulmonary

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring one full-time physician to serve as Chief of Pulmonology under the Veterans Health Administration. The job covers patient care at the Des Moines VA Medical Center and affiliated community clinics, and includes supervising pulmonary staff.

Telework eligible1 vacancy. The announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The announcement may close before the listed closing date of 12/02/2026 if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, and current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Directly supervise pulmonary staff, including providers and the respiratory therapy chief.
  • Provide consultation and treatment for pulmonary and critical care patients.
  • Perform procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and chest tube placement within granted privileges.
  • Develop and carry out individual treatment plans for patients with lung conditions.
  • Keep accurate, timely patient records in the electronic medical record system.
  • May travel to community outpatient clinics as assigned.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement does not list a number of years of work experience. You must have completed approved residency training in an accredited core specialty program, or meet one of the alternative paths listed in the announcement, such as one year of approved training plus two years of independent practice.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved for the year you finished, such as a school accredited by LCME or COCA. Foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility requirements for their graduation year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume or C.V. (required)
  • Standard VA Clinical Resume, one page, downloaded from the link in the announcement and uploaded in the two-page Resume field
  • Full resume or C.V., without page limit, uploaded in the Other field
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances. The VA also runs pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

  • Use the one-page VA Clinical Resume for the two-page Resume field, and upload your full C.V. in the Other field.
  • Apply online by 11:59 PM ET on 12/02/2026. If you cannot apply online, follow the 'click here' instructions and enter OCA-CBSY-12959697-26-KA in the Notes field.
  • Confirm you hold a full and unrestricted medical license, since this is a basic requirement.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional travel to community clinics may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized for highly qualified applicants. The Education Debt Reduction Program may pay up to $200,000 in student loans, and the selectee must apply within four months of appointment. Also listed: an annual performance bonus and possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Acceptable ID required for onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination required, unless an exemption is approved
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$350,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
OCA-CBSY-12959697-26-KA

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